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ABM ANNOUNCES 2015 EVENT SCHEDULE & MORE

CLAYTON, New York (April 26, 2015) The Antique Boat Museum (ABM), North Americas premier
freshwater nautical museum based in Clayton, New York, announced today details of the upcoming
2015 season.
The celebration of the Museums re-opening, which is presented by Vintage Doors, will include a
number of giveaways on the ABMs Facebook page leading up to the first day of the 2015 season on
Friday, May 1. Facebook followers will have the opportunity to win merchandise, books, and event
tickets.
The ABM officially re-opens on May 1 at 9 a.m. and will be open 7 day a week through Columbus Day.
2015 Event Schedule
This season, the ABM embarks on yet another full calendar of activity that will see more than 40 public
and private events, not including multiple ABM education courses, occur at the Museum in the 23 weeks
between May 1 and October 12. Nearly every weekend not slated to host a Museum event is scheduled
for a wedding or other private gathering.
In May, the ABM will play host to the annual Volunteer Breakfast. This affair will take place on May 21
and serves as a recruiting event, as well as a time for past volunteers to declare their interests in helping
for the season. On May 22 from 5-7 p.m., the ABM invites the public to attend the formal opening of the
Museums newest exhibits during a free reception, catered by DiPrinzios.
In June, the popular 1000 Islands Family Day returns on June 13. This free admission day is presented by
Watertown Savings Bank, Fidelis Care & WWNY-TV and will feature numerous displays and activities, as
well as discounted speedboat rides. Also, the Great International Steamboat Flotilla returns for its fourth
consecutive year on June 14-20. The month will be capped off by a new event this summer, Halfway to
Christmas Boat Parade, which participants are encouraged to light up their boat in Christmas dcor.
POSH Picnic returns on July 3 and will feature an auction with extravagant items. On July 11, the
Museum will host the 5th annual Concours dElegance Classic Car Show. British cars are the marque of
the year. And, the biggest event of the summer sets sail on July 31, as the 51st annual Antique Boat Show
& Auction gets underway. Known as the longest running Antique Boat Show in North America, this
years show is shaping up to be an encore to last years event.

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Finally, the Caravan Stage Company (www.caravanstage.org) will float into the dock at the ABM this
coming August 14 & 15 for two nights of high-flying, mesmerizing aerial acrobatics and a worldrenowned theatrical performance that is sure to be the talk of the 1000 Islands this summer season. The
performances are already this summers hottest ticketed event and has sold more than 600 tickets as of
April 25.
A current event schedule is shown below, but subject to change.
2015 Event Schedule
May 1
May 8-10
May 21
May 22

Museum Opens
ABM/ACBS Symposium
Volunteer Breakfast
Exhibition Opening Reception

June 10
June 13

National Iced Tea Day complimentary iced tea for visitors

Watertown Savings Bank 1000 Islands Family Day presented by Fidelis
Care & WWNY-TV - Free admission all day courtesy of WSB
Great International Steamboat Flotilla
Halfway to Christmas Boat Parade
USCG Auxiliary Free Boat Inspection Day 9 a.m. 1 p.m.

June 15-21
June 27
June 28
July 3
July 11
July 31 August 2
July 31

POSH Picnic/Clayton Fireworks

1000 Islands Concours dElegance Classic Car Show
51st Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction
Fleet Fete and Auction Preview fundraising reception to benefit the
ABMs in-water fleet

August 1
August 1
August 14 & 15

Boat Auction presented by Antique Boat America 1 p.m.

Boat Show Block Dance featuring 1960s cover band Dunes & the
Deltunes
8 p.m.
Caravan Stage Company performance of Hacked

September 5

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

2015 Admission Rates

General admission rates for the 2015 summer season are shown below
Adult
$14
Senior (65+)
$12
Youth
$8
Child (6 & under)
Free
ABM/Frederic Remington Art Museum Combo Pass
$17
Group
Call ahead for rates
Military (active/retired)
Free
Retired Military Spouse
$9

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Museum Hours of Operation

9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

7 days a week beginning May 1 through Columbus Day

About ABM
Located on the St. Lawrence River in upstate New York, the ABM features a collection of over 300
antique and classic boats, among thousands of recreational boating artifacts. The Museum is home to
the worlds largest runabout of its kind and a 112-year old gilded-age two-story houseboat. In 2015, the
ABM will host the 51st annual Antique Boat Show and Auction, the longest running such show in North
America. For more information, please visit the Museums website at abm.org.
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Contact:

Michael J. Folsom, Director of Marketing & Communications

315.686.4104 x250
michaelfolsom@abm.org

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